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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T957 PTGMOT history

T957 PTG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,493 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 PTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 PTG was last recorded at 96,493 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,450 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,493 miles
  • 2024 – 94,450 miles
  • 2023 – 92,771 miles
  • 2022 – 91,056 miles
  • 2021 – 89,005 miles
  • 2020 – 86,831 miles
  • 2019 – 84,921 miles
  • 2018 – 81,914 miles
  • 2017 – 81,325 miles
  • 2016 – 79,301 miles
  • 2015 – 76,871 miles
  • 2014 – 74,548 miles
  • 2013 – 71,315 miles
  • 2012 – 68,347 miles
  • 2011 – 64,660 miles
  • 2010 – 63,464 miles
  • 2009 – 61,373 miles
  • 2008 – 58,889 miles
  • 2007 – 56,103 miles
  • 2006 – 50,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,493 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cracking (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cracking (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Front travel at handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,493 miles (+2,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,493 miles
    Test number
    295867887532
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cracking (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cracking (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass94,450 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    603074826222
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front travel at handbrake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables damaged but not to excess

  3. Fail94,440 miles (+1,669)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,440 miles
    Test number
    516851939098
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front travel at handbrake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables damaged

  4. Pass92,771 miles (+1,715)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,771 miles
    Test number
    370266144751
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass91,056 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,056 miles
    Test number
    436392440845
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail90,972 miles (+1,967)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    209465692122
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass89,005 miles (+22)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,005 miles
    Test number
    540276880895
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,983 miles (+2,152)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    358970158688
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror

  9. Pass86,831 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    417718274920
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,818 miles (+1,897)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,818 miles
    Test number
    291143251406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,921 miles (+3,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    159091694983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass81,914 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    782701407198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail81,914 miles (+589)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    359055616330
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass81,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,325 miles
    Test number
    652816607117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

  15. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    876215978195
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass79,301 miles (+2,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    850767521247
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass76,871 miles (+2,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,871 miles
    Test number
    313759579834
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass74,548 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    258506444293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass71,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    208050123252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail71,315 miles (+2,968)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    579250423234
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,347 miles (+3,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    385362102259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass64,660 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    295335661400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,464 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,464 miles
    Test number
    471439370147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,373 miles (+2,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,373 miles
    Test number
    253000429445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass58,889 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    943142128165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,103 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    953400527162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    264928616457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T957 PTG

Does T957 PTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T957 PTG is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T957 PTG?
The MOT on T957 PTG is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T957 PTG done?
T957 PTG was recorded at 96,493 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has T957 PTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 PTG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T957 PTG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T957 PTG find?
T957 PTG passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside brake cable damaged but not to excess cracking; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake cable damaged but not to excess cracking, and 2 more.

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